Water contamination at the Camp Lejeune military base, located in North Carolina and operated by the Marine Corps, has resulted in significant health consequences for over a million veterans, their families, and on-site workers. The water source was contaminated with hazardous substances such as Trichloroethylene (TCE), Perchloroethylene (PCE), benzene, among others, prompting numerous legal actions against those deemed responsible. This contamination, dating back to the 1950s, has led to a range of serious health issues, including various forms of cancer and neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease.
1- People who lived, worked or were otherwise exposed (including in utero exposure) to drinking water on the Camp Lejeune base for at least 30 days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987 may have been injured by toxic chemicals present in the tap water
2- AND were later diagnosed with an injury such as:
Aplastic anemia
Bladder cancer - Kidney cancer
Kidney disease - Leukemia
Liver cancer - Multiple myeloma
Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma - Parkinson’s disease
Certain other cancers
3- Willing and able to provide information that allows the attorneys to prove their case via relevant medical and military records
4- No current legal representation